Original calls for mandarin duck for the tail/collar; closest I can come is woodduck.


hook - Dai Riki 075 #10
thread - Danville 6/0 olive
rib - tinsel oval gold
tail - woodduck flank
body - hare's ear/fox squirrel mix
hackle - cree
collar - woodduck flank


Part 1

mash barb, start thread; tie in rib and wrap to bend




measure (shank length) some woodduck fibers; tie in






dub thread/dub body; stop one eye width back from eye






tie in hackle; wrap to tail






capture tip with rib, continue thru hackle; tie off/trim